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Back to EpisodesRefried Beans | In Sadness, I Dissent (feat. Molly Jong-Fast) | 6/19/2025
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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
The Supreme Court deals a stunning setback to trans rights as it upholds Tennessee’s ban on transgender healthcare for minors; cuts to FEMA are hammering communities that voted for Trump; the fed refuse to cut interest rates despite pressure from Trump to do so; the Small Business Administration is flying the far right appeal to heaven flag; the President is really mad a Pete Hegseth for his squeaky squeaky tank parade; Russ Vought eyes a rarely used power to override Congressional spending; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Guest: Molly Jong-Fast
Molly encourages all to find her book at a local independent books store, and if it’s not available, you can request it.
How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast - Penguin Random House
E-Book - How to Lose Your Mother, Audio Book - How to Lose Your Mother Audiobook | Libro.fm
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) - Bluesky
Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast) · Instagram
Stories
Trump Official Eyes Power of Rescission to Override Congress on Spending | The New York Times
Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump’s demand to lower them | The Guardian
Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hammer communities that voted for Trump | CBS News
Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC | WIRED
Trump ‘Reamed Out’ Hegseth for Flop Birthday Parade: Author | Daily Beast
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